As we share the latest edition of Pace Magazine, we do so with immense pride in what the past year has meant for our University and the Pace Community. From classrooms and research labs to stages, boardrooms, and legislative chambers, our students, faculty, staff, and alumni continue to push boundaries, lead with purpose, and chart bold paths forward.
Summer at Pace is a time of continued momentum, but also a moment to pause. We encourage everyone in our community to take space this season for rest, reflection, and renewal. As we prepare for the fall, we recognize the value of slowing down in order to move forward with focus.
This summer also begins a period of meaningful transition. As we look toward 2026, our 120th year, we are not just honoring a proud history, but doing the work to ensure Pace is strong and evolving for the decades ahead. The world our students are entering is changing, and we are committed to preparing them with the education, experiences, and values to shape that world with confidence and care.
This includes a continued emphasis on academic excellence. Over the past year, six of our programs, spanning law, public administration, nursing, and economics, rose in the U.S. News & World Report national rankings. This recognition is not just a reflection of reputation, but of the real-world readiness, rigor, and impact that define a Pace education. It is a testament to our faculty’s innovation and our students’ ambition.
The stories in this issue offer glimpses into that work. They speak to our students’ drive, our faculty’s dedication, and the power of mentorship, research, creativity, and advocacy to open doors. Some stories are grounded in tradition. Others reflect the future we’re building.
To everyone who supports this community: thank you. We look forward to the year ahead with a deep sense of purpose, rooted in the mission that has guided us since our founding: Opportunitas.
Warmly,
Marvin Krislov
President
Rob Sands, JD ’84
Chair, Board of Trustees
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